Estate Planning & Administration

Estate planning and estate and trust administration have been a focus of Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC since the Louisville firm's inception in 1903.

We are trusted estate advisors.

In today's environment, estate planning requires attention and sensitivity to the unique needs of each client and an in-depth knowledge of the diverse techniques available in this dynamic area of the law. The firm's attorneys seek to understand each client's needs and interests and advise clients regarding how best to realize these needs and interests using the latest available and permissible tax and planning devices.

Our attorneys advise clients on the preparation and execution of wills, living wills and trust agreements, the gift and estate tax consequences of gifting programs and the sheltering of assets. Our attorneys are experienced in all areas of trust and estate administration and the related tax consequences. The firm also assists clients in will contests and the interpretation of wills and trust documents.

The firm's services include:

Wills

Directive to physicians (living will)

Reciprocal spousal wills

Powers of attorney

Revocable and irrevocable trusts

Generation-skipping trusts

Living trusts

Gifts to children

Special needs trusts for children

Guardianships

Limited guardianships

Charitable gift and philanthropic planning

Blended-family estate plans

Prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements

Advice on elder law issues including Medicaid-qualifying trusts and Medicaid planning

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Kacie A. Wilkinson

Gwendolyn Chidester

Gwen recently joined the Firm after being employed by notable Louisville companies for over 15 years in a variety of capacities including Corporate Counsel, Director of Human Resources, and Risk Manager.